Do any of of the other MinutemenWatchmen exist? I was surprised you included the original Night Owl, as his role overlaps the Guardian (from Newsboy Legion) to a large extent, and Hooded Justice duplicates the physicality of Atom and Wildcat.

Do any of of the other MinutemenWatchmen exist? I was surprised you included the original Night Owl, as his role overlaps the Guardian (from Newsboy Legion) to a large extent, and Hooded Justice duplicates the physicality of Atom and Wildcat.

All my best.

Mostly, I just felt that the "pulp-era" of DC needed a few more non-powered costumed heroes. A lot of the early costumed heroes of DC still have superpowers.

Do any of of the other MinutemenWatchmen exist? I was surprised you included the original Night Owl, as his role overlaps the Guardian (from Newsboy Legion) to a large extent, and Hooded Justice duplicates the physicality of Atom and Wildcat.

All my best.

Mostly, I just felt that the "pulp-era" of DC needed a few more non-powered costumed heroes. A lot of the early costumed heroes of DC still have superpowers.

* - Were given powers at some point, but when they debuted they were powerless
** - pre-Crisis only
*** - The Adventure Comics Manhunter had two different civilian names AND two different fates in the 1970s. Paul Kirk became the Goodwin/Simonson Manhunter, but there was also an old man using the red suit and blue facemask in First Issue Special #5 and Justice League of America #140-1. I assume the latter was Rick Nelson, the name used in Adventure Comics #73
^ - Not sure if enchanted armour and black light rays count as powers

I've learned to live every day like I was dying; every night I stick a catheter in me and scream for morphine.

HISTORY
1912: Carter Hall is born.1940, January: Archaeologist Carter Hall (28) discovers he is the reincarnation of Prince Khufu of ancient Egypt. He takes up Nth-metal weaponry and wings, becoming Hawkman.1940, December: The Justice Society of America is formed. The founders include Comedian, Crimson Avenger, Flash, Hawkman, Hooded Justice, Nite Owl, Sandman, and Silhouette.1947, October 31: Nineteenth-century criminal James Craddock reincarnates as Gentleman Ghost. He is defeated by Hawkman.1952: After the JSA disband, Carter Hall (40) becomes a professor of archaeology at Metropolis University.1952, June: Hawkman aids in defeating the Floronic Man.1961, March: Shayera Hol appears on Earth from Thanagar. She is soon discovered by Carter Hall (49) who helps teach her about Earth.1964, March: Clark Kent (26) rescues a falling airplane with the aid of Hawkman.1964, March 10: Batman, Hawkman, Superman, and Wonder Woman fight and defeat Black Adam, Cheetah, and agents of Kobra who, led by Cheetah, had released Black Adam for unknown purposes. Black Adam is re-imprisoned and the cartouche stone used to free him is destroyed. 1964, March: Hawkman announces his official retirement. He passes his Nth-Metal mace to Hawkgirl.

COMPLICATIONS
Elderly: In his old age, Jay Garrick is Ability Impaired and Power Disabled.Relationship: Jay has always been a ladies' man; he has numerous illegitimate children, including Barry Allen. Jay is devoted to his wife Joan.

COMPLICATIONS
Accidental Transformation: If Billy is struck by electrical attacks of rank 13 or higher, or is tricked into saying his magic word, he transforms against his will.Minor: Billy is a legal minor. His heroic form is an “idealized” version of himself; possessing a superhuman physique that conceals his age and identity.Power Loss: Billy is Powerless in his human form.Relationship: Billy is the adopted son of Kent Nelson.Secret Identity: Billy Batson.Shared Power: When another member of the "Marvel Family" activates their powers, Captain Marvel's is Power Impaired with Herakles' Strength, Atlas' Stamina, and Mercury's Speed.

HISTORY
1930, April: William Joseph "Billy" Batson is born to Clarence Charles Batson V and Marilyn Batson in Metropolis.1930, December: Clarence and Marilyn Batson are killed in a car collision. Billy is sent to live with his Uncle Ebenezer in Fawcett City. 1940, February: Billy Batson (10) is invested with the power of the wizard Shazam, transforming into Captain Marvel.1940, June: Upon discovering Captain Marvel is actually a 10-year-old boy, Kent Nelson adopts Billy Batson.1941, January: The JSA roster is expanded to include Bulletman, Bulletgirl, Captain Marvel, Commander Steel, Doctor Fate, Hourman, Manhunter, Ozymandias, Red Torpedo, and Spectre.1962, December: Mary Bromfield is born; the daughter Nick and Nora Bromfield. Mary is the illegitimate daughter of Billy Batson (32).1967, May: While the League deals with Faust and Ares, Superman recovers and seeks out Billy Batson (37), hoping Billy can lead Superman to Doctor Fate. Unfortunately, Batson has not seen Fate or Kent Nelson since 1952.1971, June 11: Lex Luthor hires Billy Batson (41) to serve as his personal assistant.1971, July 9: Rorschach investigates Cadmus and is captured. Superman goes to rescue Rorschach and is attacked by Captain Marvel. Superman defeats Marvel and takes both heroes back to the Watchtower.1976, July 6: Mary Bromfield (14) learns of Nora Bromfield's affair with Billy Batson (46). Secretly tracking down her biological father, Mary confronts Billy. Billy takes Mary to the Rock of Eternity and transfers the Power of Shazam to her. Mary begins fighting crime as Mary Marvel.

COMPLICATIONS
Disability: Because of his powers, Hanks tactile sense is Impaired.Patriot: Hank possesses an almost fanatical devotion to the United States; right or wrong.Relationship: Hank is married to Sandra Knight.Responsibility: Military officer.Secret Identity: Hank Haywood.

HISTORY
??: Henry "Hank" Haywood is born.1927, September 3: Hank Haywood joins the U.S. Marine Corps.1939, April: Theodore Knight conducts an experiment to harness cosmic energy into a “star rod.” The experimental energy lashes out, striking lab assistant Jay Garrick (20) and U.S. Marine Captain Henry “Hank” Heywood. Jay Garrick gains super-speed powers while Commander Heywood becomes super-strong and invulnerable.1940, February: Hank Haywood debuts as Commander Steel, the first official superhero in the United States armed forces.1942, January: Edward Blake (18) is approached by Hank Haywood, who recruits Eddie to join the US Marines in the South Pacific theater.1947: Sandra Knight (24) marries Hank Haywood.1959, September: With the disappearance of the JSA, Rick Flagg (28) and Hank Haywood form ARGUS, a secret government agency, and Task Force X to handle any paranormal threats to the United States.1971, February 19: Hank Haywood and Rick Flag reform Task Force X using criminal operatives. The criminals in the group refer to the team as the "Suicide Squad."1971, July 10: Lex Luthor seizes control of the Watchtower and has it fire on Task Force X headquarters (luckily, the base had been evacuated after the battle between Superman and Captain Marvel). Convinced it is an act of revenge, Hank Haywood sends Task Force X to assault the Watchtower with an army of B-Zero clones. While the founding members of the League (with the exception of Batman) surrender themselves to the government, the rest of the League defeats Task Force X.1971, July 11: Batman convinces Hank Haywood that Lex Luthor is manipulating the recent events. After discovering Lex Luthor is possessed by Brainiac, Hank releases the Justice League. The League battles the combined Brainiac-Luthor. The Flash uses the Speed Force to separate the two villains. Barry Allen (25) almost disappears into the Speed Force, but is rescued by the League.1971, August: Hank Haywood retires from the military.

HISTORY
??: Henry "Hank" Haywood is born.1927, September 3: Hank Haywood joins the U.S. Marine Corps.1939, April: Theodore Knight conducts an experiment to harness cosmic energy into a “star rod.” The experimental energy lashes out, striking lab assistant Jay Garrick (20) and U.S. Marine Captain Henry “Hank” Heywood. Jay Garrick gains super-speed powers while Commander Heywood becomes super-strong and invulnerable.1940, February: Hank Haywood debuts as Commander Steel, the first official superhero in the United States armed forces.1942, January: Edward Blake (18) is approached by Hank Haywood, who recruits Eddie to join the US Marines in the South Pacific theater.1947: Sandra Knight (24) marries Hank Haywood.1959, September: With the disappearance of the JSA, Rick Flagg (28) and Hank Haywood form ARGUS, a secret government agency, and Task Force X to handle any paranormal threats to the United States.1971, February 19: Hank Haywood and Rick Flag reform Task Force X using criminal operatives. The criminals in the group refer to the team as the "Suicide Squad."1971, July 10: Lex Luthor seizes control of the Watchtower and has it fire on Task Force X headquarters (luckily, the base had been evacuated after the battle between Superman and Captain Marvel). Convinced it is an act of revenge, Hank Haywood sends Task Force X to assault the Watchtower with an army of B-Zero clones. While the founding members of the League (with the exception of Batman) surrender themselves to the government, the rest of the League defeats Task Force X.1971, July 11: Batman convinces Hank Haywood that Lex Luthor is manipulating the recent events. After discovering Lex Luthor is possessed by Brainiac, Hank releases the Justice League. The League battles the combined Brainiac-Luthor. The Flash uses the Speed Force to separate the two villains. Barry Allen (25) almost disappears into the Speed Force, but is rescued by the League.1971, August: Hank Haywood retires from the military.

In the DC campaign that was run -- inspiring this timeline of events and characters -- Hank Haywood and Sandra Knight had a daughter: Karen. She inherited her father's powers plus also had the ability to fly. As a teenager, she really admired Superman and made a costume like his to try and be his partner and girlfriend: Power Girl.

I've been debating whether or not I should keep this iteration of Power Girl, or wait to have Kara Zor-El show up later. Kara starts as Supergirl as a teen, then eventually becomes Power Girl when she decides to be her own heroine.

COMPLICATIONS
Addict: Rex Tyler is addicted to the powers Miraclo provide him.One Hour of Power: Once Hourman takes a Miraclo pill, his powers last exactly one hour. In addition, he cannot take another pill for at least an hour after the effects wear off.
Relationship: Rex Tyler is married to actress Wendi Harris. Their son is Richard.Secret Identity: Rex Tyler.

COMPLICATIONS
Anti-Social: Due to his early programming, Red Torpedo is anti-social and lonely; unable to fully integrate and interact with normal society.Relationship: Red Torpedo is the creation of T.O.Morrow.

HISTORY
1940, May: T.O.Morrow creates Red Torpedo to infiltrate the JSA. Torpedo is given the human identity of U.S. Navy engineer James Lockhart.1941, January: Red Torpedo joins the JSA.1942, January: Despondent of his inhumanity, Red Torpedo retreats from the world. T.O.Morrow deactivates Red Topedo.1977, September: Red Inferno and Red Torpedo attack Mount Justice in search of Red Tornado. They battle the Young Justice Team until Red Tornado arrives. The Reds overpowers Young Justice and leave the Mountain together.1977, October: Red Volcano is created by T.O.Morrow. As Red Volcano attempts to wipe out humanity with the Yellowstone volcano, Red Inferno and Red Torpedo sacrifice themselves to defeat Red Volcano.